Johnson's Head

Johnson's Head

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Cocamidopropyl betaine, Peg-80 sorbitan laurate + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“This ultra-mild baby wash and shampoo is pediatrician-tested and p H-balanced to baby skin.”
Source: Target

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, peg-80 sorbitan laurate, ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~9–13.5%
Peg-80 sorbitan laurateEffect: High~3.9–5.8%
Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.9–2.9%
Ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamideEffect: High~1.4–2.1%
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent~1.1–1.6%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~0.2–0.7%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 7 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~9–13.5%est.
Sodium methyl cocoyl taurateHelps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agentHigh~1.1–1.6%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.7%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.9–2.9%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.35%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~9–13.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Peg-80 sorbitan laurate~3.9–5.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Glycerin~2.7–4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate~1.9–2.9%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Phenoxyethanol~0.4–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Decyl glucoside~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Citric acid~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Parfum~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Peg-80 sorbitan laurate, Glycerin, Peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, Ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Sodium benzoate, Decyl glucoside, Citric acid, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin

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Shared key ingredients—7 of 74 of 74 of 7
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